Joseph Conrad and Liverpool
Central Library, William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EW
This year marks the centenary of Joseph Conrad’s death and there will be events held across England to mark this occasion.
Merseyside Polonia is honoured, to host in Liverpool, Professor Robert Hampson, FEA, FRSA, the Chair of the Joseph Conrad Society (UK). We invite you for a special presentation at the Hornby Room at the Central Library where Prof. Hampson will describe Conrad’s journey, starting in Berdychiv (Polish Berdyczów), currently part of Ukraine, his work as a sailor, becoming a Merchant Navy Officer and his contribution to the war efforts in World War I. You will have an opportunity to find out more about his connections with Liverpool and how he portrays the city in his fictional stories. The lecture will also look at Conrad’s family background, the part played by his parents in Poland’s struggle for independence, his negotiation with his Polish heritage and Conrad’s return visit to Poland in 1914, which led to his subsequent promotion of an independent Poland.
Professor Robert Hampson is the author of a number of books on Conrad and numerous articles. His most recent books include a short critical biography, Joseph Conrad (Reaktion Books, 2020); the co-edited volume, The Reception of Joseph Conrad in Europe (Bloomsbury, 2022); the monograph, Joseph Conrad: from cosmopolitanism to transnational activism (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024); and the co-edited volume, Joseph Conrad’s Cultural Legacy (Bloomsbury, 2024).
Timings & Tours
- Monday 09 September:
- 1730
Location & directions
Central Library, William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EW
- Directions:
- Please follow signs to enter Hornby Room. The event will start promptly at 6pm.
- Contact on day:
- Dagmara
- Telephone number:
- +447454244421
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- As places are limited please book your spot!
- Booking contact name:
- Dagmara
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/966782621847?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking opens:
- 31 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 09 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Please note that the event is taking place at Central Library Liverpool.
Additional information
Central Library is a beautiful landmark building. If you have not visited it before, please arrive earlier to give yourself an opportunity to explore this beautiful building. This event is funded by Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Manchester.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 50
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s)
